Ten years ago, Oregon lawmakers were scrambling to fill a massive budget shortfall. The Great Recession had choked our economy,
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The national oddity that is Oregon’s “kicker” law is on its way to hand huge bonuses to the richest Oregonians
The Marlboro Man hung up his spurs and Joe Camel was put out to pasture long ago, but marketing by
Read this report as a PDF: Schedule E Income Drives Inequality One of the forces that has propelled income inequality
This May Day arrives as many workers in Oregon struggle just to get paid for their labor.
Low-income Oregonians will benefit from an increase in the tobacco tax to fund the Oregon Health Plan and tobacco use
“Where is all that money from cannabis taxes going?” It’s a question we hear often. And it’s a fair one,
By several measures, Oregon’s economy is strong. Oregon ranks sixth among all states in terms of economic growth since 2001,
Tax Day is one of the most important days on the calendar when it comes to the fight against poverty.
Tax Day is one of the most important days on the calendar when it comes to the fight against poverty.
Latest Podcasts
Workers Across Oregon Are Demanding Unions
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
May 14, 2026
The Myth of Oregon’s “Bad Business Climate”
By a number of indicators, Oregon’s economy outperforms that of most other states.
April 23, 2026
Tobias Read on How Oregon Is Resisting Trump’s Voting Crackdown
In this episode, Alejandro Queral speaks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, the state’s chief elections officer, on efforts
April 9, 2026